The Bad Kids
2016 American film
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The Bad Kids is a 2016 documentary film about students at risk of dropping out who attend an alternative school in Yucca Valley, California.
Lou Pepe
- Keith Fulton
- Molly O’Brien
Mary Lampson
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| Directed by | Keith Fulton Lou Pepe |
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| Cinematography | Lou Pepe |
| Edited by | Jacob Bricca Mary Lampson |
| Music by | Michael Jacaszek |
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| Distributed by | FilmRise |
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Running time | 101 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Synopsis
The film follows three at-risk students during a year at Black Rock Continuation High School. It captures Principal Vonda Viland as she coaches the teens: Lee Bridges, who has a young son with a classmate and is facing the challenge of supporting his family; Jennifer Coffield, who lacks family support for her scholastic efforts; and Joey McGee, who grapples with drug use and instability at home.[1][2][3]
Release
The Bad Kids had its world premiere at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival. After its theatrical run, it aired on the PBS series Independent Lens.
